Ballet Hispánico Partners with Penn State For a Virtual "50 Year Legacy Experience" at Ballet Hispánico

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Ballet Hispnico, the nation's renowned Latinx dance organization recognized this year as one of America's Cultural Treasures, continues its 50thAnniversary Celebration, partnering with Penn State's Center for the Performing Arts for a virtual "50 Year Legacy Experience." The free online event begins on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 7:30pm ET and will be available to stream through Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 7:30pm ET. The center's debut of the recorded program will be followed by a live conversation with Ballet Hispnico's Artistic Director & CEOEduardo Vilaromoderated by Audience and Program Development Director Amy Dupain Vashaw. To watch or find more information, visit https://cpa.psu.edu/events/ballet-hispanico-2021. 50 years ago, an extraordinary Latina immigrant, Tina Ramirez, embarked on a journey to share her joy of dance and create avenues of access for artists of color in her community. This journey resulted in Ballet Hispnico. In "50 Year Legacy Experience," Eduardo Vilaro guides viewers on an hour-long journey through Ballet Hispnico's past, present and future. From the literal and metaphorical burning of New York City in the 1970s through the company's 50thanniversary celebration, the event showcases some of dance's most influential, innovative and inspiring artists. Vilaro narrates the video, which showcases beautiful and engaging Latinx repertories, and immerses viewers in the depth and breadth of Latinx culture and dance. "50 Year Legacy Experience" is narrated by Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO. Concept & Creation by Eduardo Vilaro; Joshua Preston, Chief Operating Officer; and Natalia Mesa, Community Engagement Director. Edited byNatalia MesaThe film features excerpts fromDanse Creoleby Geoffrey Holder,Tres Cantosby Talley Beatty, Group Portrait of a Ladyby Vicente Nebrada,Batucada Fantsticaby Vicente Nebrada,Recuerdo de Camp Amorby Talley Beatty,Cada Noche Tangoby Graciela Daniele,Soloby Susan Marshall,Good Night Paradiseby Ramn Oller,Guajiraby Pedro Ruiz,Palladium Nightsby Willie Rosario,Nube Blancoby Annabelle Lopez Ochoa,Asukaby Eduardo Vilaro, andCon Brazos Abiertosby Michelle Manzanales. Videos in the film are provided byNel Shelby Productions and Video D Studios. Contributions from the members of the Center for the Performing Arts and a grant from the University Park Student Fee Board help make the program free of charge. The program is part of the center's "Up Close and Virtual" 202021 season. Geisinger and Northwest provide support for virtual presentations by the Center for the Performing Arts. For more information about forthcoming "Up Close and Virtual" season events, visitwww.cpa.psu.edu/events. Find the Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook atfacebook.com/PSCPA, on Twitter attwitter.com/psupresentsand on Instagram atinstagram.com/psupresents.About Ballet HispnicoBallet Hispnico is the nation's renowned Latino dance organization and one of America's Cultural Treasures.Ballet Hispnico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences. Founded in 1970 by National Medal of Arts recipient, Tina Ramrez, the organization emerged during the post-civil rights movement on New York's Upper West Side, providing a safe haven for primarily Black and Brown Latinx youth seeking artistic sanctuary during New York City's plight in the 1970s. The need for place, both culturally and artistically, led families to find Ballet Hispnico. The focus on dance as a means to develop working artists, combined with the training, authenticity of voice, and power of representation, fueled the organization's roots and trajectory. With its strong emphasis on dance, achievement, and public presence, the organization has flourished in its three main programs: its Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships. The organization serves as a platform for historically omitted and overlooked artists providing them with increased capacity, voice, and affirmation. Over the past five decades, by leading with Latinx culture at the forefront of performance, education, and advocacy, Ballet Hispnico's mission is a catalyst of change and possibility for communities throughout our nation.